Tarpon, Silver Kings, Cuff, Sabalo Real, Silverfish - by what ever name you call them, the Tarpon is the undisputed king of inshore fishing in warmer waters.

Tarpon are actual a member of the herring family, but don't let that fool you! The awesome power, long runs and famous aerobatics make tarpon one of the ultimate challenges for a fisherman, especially fly fishermen. Whether you're sight casting to cruising fish on a clear water flats, blind casting a mangrove channel or working deep in a river mouth you'll NEVER forget your first hook up with a Tarpon. But just because you hooked him doesn't mean you'll get him in. That's why Tarpon fishermen speak about how many fish they "jumped" and not landed.

Below is a collection of tarpon flies tied in a variety of popular colors. As a rule-of-thumb, bright colors are used in clear waters while darker patterns are used in darker waters. This is, of course, NOT written in stone. You could certainly find the fish preferring a dark fly in clear conditions or wanting a brighter fly in darker waters. So it's best to carry a variety.

Most patterns are now available on Mustad C68S Signature Series Tarpon Hooks for extra strength and sharpness!

Toms Tarpon Fly	Saffron Tarpon Fly	Key Lime Tarpon Fly
Black-Jack Tarpon Fly	Tarpon Trio	The Cockroach